Yo - anyone know when a new one of these might be coming out? Super SUPER keen to see what would be included in that!
Kemper MkII
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I don't think any time soon. Out here, we're all waiting for the Foot Controller MKI
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just like nightlight said the KPA 2 wont be out for a very long while.
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I'm happy that it will not be soon, there is still a lot of software possibilities to develop with the original KPA so why just complicate thing with a new hardware. And yes, the KFC would be welcome thought!
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The Mk.1 hardware is sufficient for years to come.
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Also, there's a long-term, already-planned path of improvements and software upgrades...
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I really like the innovative architecture and approach that Kemper has taken to model distortion. The KPA can get eerily close to the real, profiled amp. Yet does not need 2 DSP processors like the Axe-FX. I believe it's because of the way Fractal architects the simulation. It's by schematic and component level, real-time electrical modeling of the circuit (note -- I believe almost all modelers do it this way). Probably not SPICE simulation, but some sophisticated behavioural models of each component and their interactions with other devices. Each time a component is more accurately modeled and done differently, the parameters change -- which is why the patch sound also changes (frustrating users). This is also why they constantly need more powerful hardware. Hence the need to go from Ultra to II to Mk II, XL, etc. etc. I really hate this way of marketing and upgrade path. Especially when only the higher end models seem to be available.
The KPA model is a black box approach. It doesn't need to know anything about the circuit. The profiler does this. Genius! For the same amp sound, the Axe-FX might have to do some serious number crunching -- modeling the circuit using a dedicated ADI TigerSHARC DSP. While the KPA models on a higher level and recognizes the sound charateristics instead. If you do it right, you can arrive at a similar sound with much less computation. And be more accurate in the process.
Anyways, I am hoping the current KPA has plenty of life left with many more firmware upgrades to go before it becomes EOL. It sure seems that way.
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KPA is like a screwdriver, the first design already nailed it. Everything else that will follow will just look like a screwdriver. Often times we look for that screwdriver when we open the toolbox.
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Kemper MkII :
- bigger and color screen ;
- parallel profils ;
- And a grid like on the axe-fx ;
- Reverb Impulse Response ;
- Space effects to place the signal on virtual stage.
- Internal rig/profil editor and rig/profile management ;
- Internal MIDI editor software ;
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The unit itself sounds great so other than tweaks, I don't think you can get any closer. There is lots of room to improve the effects, hopefully.
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Kemper MK2 ?- we allready have Kemper 2.6!
And much more is to come.
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Kemper MK2 ?- we allready have Kemper 2.6!
And much more is to come.
THIS!
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The reason I went with the Kemper vs the Axe was because imho it won't need a Mk2. The sounds are realistic, maybe it could add some flexibility but doubt I'd line up for a new model just to add say a preamp delay.